03.04.2026 14:11
Brazilian star Neymar has become the center of controversy with his statements following the Santos-Remo match. The experienced footballer's comments directed at the referee drew significant backlash. Neymar said about the referee, "Savio is always like this. It's clear he woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. He must have been on his period, that's why he officiated like this. He wants to be the star of the match, showing great disrespect towards the players."
Brazilian star Neymar has become the center of discussions with his statements following the Santos-Remo match. The experienced footballer's words directed at the referee received a strong reaction on social media.
TENSION IN THE MATCH
In the final moments of the match, Neymar reacted to a harsh challenge from Diego Hernandez. The star player, who continued to protest, was shown a yellow card by referee Sampaio. With this card, Neymar reached the penalty limit and will not be able to play in the match against Flamengo.
"UNFAIR DECISION"
Speaking after the match, Neymar reacted strongly to the decision, stating:
"An unfair decision. At the end of the match, I was subjected to a very harsh challenge for no reason. Moreover, this was not the first time; it was the third or fourth foul. I protested and saw the yellow card."
WORDS DIRECTED AT THE REFEREE SPARKED REACTIONS
Continuing his statements, Neymar targeted the referee, saying:
"Savio is always like this. He clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. He must have been on his period, that's why he managed the game this way. He wants to be the star of the match, showing great disrespect to the players. He doesn't want to talk to anyone, doesn't want to establish a dialogue. He wants to manage the match alone, keeping everything under control. He needs to learn how to handle this job. He is being disrespectful."